Defense
CIA Shuts Down Climate Research Program
Amid spotlight on security threat from climate change, intelligence community ends scientific collaboration.
Oversight
What Happens if Patriot Act Section 215 Expires?
The Snowden leaks revealed that the NSA was interpreting the law to vacuum up millions of U.S. call records every day.
Oversight
White House: Senate Needs to Pass NSA Reform to Avoid National Security 'Uncertainty'
With the House out for Memorial Day, it’s up to the Senate to handle the coming expiration of key provisions of the Patriot Act.
Management
Lead From Need: Four Ways to Motivate Employees
How to capture the hearts and minds (and productivity) of your workforce.
Oversight
Play of the Day: Michelle Obama Will Kick Your Butt
The White Hose posted a video of the First Lady's workout routine. She is a tough lady.
Employee Policy
Two DEA employees allegedly failed to reveal work at strip club
A former Drug Enforcement Administration supervisor and a current DEA employee have been charged with allegedly making false statements regarding their employment at a New Jersey strip club, the Justice Department announced May 20.
Employee Policy
OIG: USPS could expand financial services under current law
The U.S. Postal Service could generate more than $1 billion a year by adding basic financial services to its offerings, according to a new report.
Employee Policy
Obama to nominate new GSA chief
President Obama announced his intention to nominate Denise Turner Roth as the new administrator of the General Services Administration.
Route Fifty
Cybersecurity Risk or Building Block for More Open Government?
Supporters of IT inventorying legislation in California say it will improve access and spark innovation. But some fear it could help cyber criminals zero in on local governments.
Nextgov
Inside the USAJobs Revamp and Other Digital Summit Highlights
Successful programs tended to come at problems from a user-centric point of view.
Tech
Archives Officials Worried Clinton Might Send Records to Little Rock
Chief records officer disputes legal group’s interpretation of 2012 emails.
Management
Gaming Industry: Let Feds Use Government Charge Cards at Casinos
There are "many legitimate business-related expenses" incurred at casinos, lobbyists say.
Nextgov
Watchdog Says Agencies Aren’t Tracking How Much They Spend on Smartphones
The federal government spends about $1.2 billion each year on circa 1.5 million mobile devices and services.
Management
Obama Names Denise Turner Roth to Head GSA
Deputy chief had been acting since Tangherlini left in February.
Pay & Benefits
Amid USPS' Calls for Pay Cuts, Unions Let Deadline Pass for New Labor Contract
Postal Service's negotiations stall with two unions representing 300,000 employees.
Pay & Benefits
How to Know When It’s Time to Go
Deciding when to retire from government is a more complicated process than it used to be.
Oversight
Newly Released Emails Detail Benghazi Correspondence
Adviser to Clinton reported early evidence that attacks were not precipitated by anti-Islam video.
Oversight
In Reddit Chat, Edward Snowden Calls Rand Paul's Filibuster a 'Sea Change'
The ex-spy answered users questions about NSA reform Thursday.
Management
How to Get Your New Team Off to a Strong Start
The foundation is built on four one-word questions.
Oversight